Longchamp- made in China??

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#331
spicestory said:
Besides France, Tunisia and China, what other countries are Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Collection's Nylon Handbags (i.e. Neo Nylon handbags with crossbody straps) made in?

I am looking to purchase a LP Neo Nylon Handbag with crossbody strap in around 2-weeks time at the airport dutyfree shops, so I would love to know. Also, I am deciding between 1) the sizes: small or medium, 2) the colors Navy or Ruby, any suggestions/input? Thanks in advance! :smile:

PS. The longchamp website only mentions "France" and "abroad" hence my first question above.
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I have a Neo Fantaisie Made in Romania
 
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@SmokieDragon - thanks for the info!

I wish Longchamp is a bit more forthright about which countries abroad their bags are made in (especially on the LC website). Because I went to the mall yesterday to see the LP Neo handbags in-person, and asked the SA,"besides France and China, what other countries are Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Collection's Nylon Handbags made in?" The SA did not directly answer my question, but told me, "even if our bags are made abroad, the parts of the bags are all sourced from France, so the qualities of the bags are all the same." Either the SA does not know or she was unwilling to share the information, and this makes me wonder why the reluctance?
 
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spicestory said:
@SmokieDragon - thanks for the info!

I wish Longchamp is a bit more forthright about which countries abroad their bags are made in (especially on the LC website). Because I went to the mall yesterday to see the LP Neo handbags in-person, and asked the SA,"besides France and China, what other countries are Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Collection's Nylon Handbags made in?" The SA did not directly answer my question, but told me, "even if our bags are made abroad, the parts of the bags are all sourced from France, so the qualities of the bags are all the same." Either the SA does not know or she was unwilling to share the information, and this makes me wonder why the reluctance?
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I have pliage both labelled 'made in France' and "made in China", - I cannot for the life of me, tell the difference in terms of 'quality'. The price i paid was the same though, and I prefer to buy goods made in Europe to support our own economy. I avoid buying things made in China as much as can and try to buy fair trade or ethically made items. I fear that longchamp no longer fits any of my criteria...
 
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spicestory said:
@SmokieDragon - thanks for the info!

I wish Longchamp is a bit more forthright about which countries abroad their bags are made in (especially on the LC website). Because I went to the mall yesterday to see the LP Neo handbags in-person, and asked the SA,"besides France and China, what other countries are Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Collection's Nylon Handbags made in?" The SA did not directly answer my question, but told me, "even if our bags are made abroad, the parts of the bags are all sourced from France, so the qualities of the bags are all the same." Either the SA does not know or she was unwilling to share the information, and this makes me wonder why the reluctance?
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This is such a great question, I hope some tpfers can chime in. I've heard that some European brands. Can say that a product is made in a designated country if a certain percentage of the product is either sourced and or manufactured in a designated country..
 
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ladysarah said:
I have pliage both labelled 'made in France' and "made in China", - I cannot for the life of me, tell the difference in terms of 'quality'. The price i paid was the same though, and I prefer to buy goods made in Europe to support our own economy. I avoid buying things made in China as much as can and try to buy fair trade or ethically made items. I fear that longchamp no longer fits any of my criteria...
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truth! all of my Longchamp bags [6] that i've bought are made in france. this has become a prerequisite for me, when it comes to buying Longchamp. I've held off on buying bags, solely because they are made in China, etc. It could be argued it's a mental thing for me regarding Longchamp, but I feel much closer to the heritage and history of the brand when I consistently stick to MIF bags. I already know if I bought a MIC bag, I would have an internal feeling of disappointment and disdain towards the bag. Only speaking for myself, but I clearly value MIF Longchamps, mostly because of their connected heritage to the brand.
 
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Can anyone explain or have more experience than me owning Longchamp..

Why is this bag made in China and I bought this in Singapore for close to $900!

I'm quite sad.

Aren't all Longchamp supposed to be made in Europe countries?

I'll be emailing Longchamp and I'll post more photos of the bag interior. Will keep you all in the loop..
 
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SuhanaHarith said:
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Can anyone explain or have more experience than me owning Longchamp..

Why is this bag made in China and I bought this in Singapore for close to $900!

I'm quite sad.

Aren't all Longchamp supposed to be made in Europe countries?

I'll be emailing Longchamp and I'll post more photos of the bag interior. Will keep you all in the loop..
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No news here. Some Longchamp bags are made in China. Here's a thread with 300+ posts about it: Longchamp- made in China??
 
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Nirodha said:
Does it matter where it was made as long as the workshipman was excellent?

Made in China is not synomous with poor workmanship as there are many excellent craftpeople and artisans there. Also, China has a history of leatherwork that dates back at least four thousand years.
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jcriley5 said:
I was just curious to see if Longchamp makes bags in China or if that one was a fake because I thought that Longchamps were made in France. Not trying to get into a debate...:smile1:
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I recently posted too about my le piliage heritage crossbody made in China. Blame my small mindedness but I assumed or rather thought that most bags made in China are fakes. I'm sorry.. but I hope from this thread I know that not all that's from China are fakes. Thanks for this thread!
 
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SuhanaHarith said:
I recently posted too about my le piliage heritage crossbody made in China. Blame my small mindedness but I assumed or rather thought that most bags made in China are fakes. I'm sorry.. but I hope from this thread I know that not all that's from China are fakes. Thanks for this thread!
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Not aware of where they were made either, my le pliages indicate Tunisia and China. I don't think its atypical though to feel like "Made in China" indicates a fraud of some sort. When it comes to more luxury brands, that label definitely raises some eyebrows. Good question!
 
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Mine is made in China too. And I also have a roseau reversible made in China. My other Longchamp bags (foulonne, neo and planetes) are made in France. I can't see the differences in quality. In fact my roseau and pliage heritage are really well made, but I would have preferred them to be made in France. I understand your dissapointment. :hrmm:
 
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SuhanaHarith said:
I recently posted too about my le piliage heritage crossbody made in China. Blame my small mindedness but I assumed or rather thought that most bags made in China are fakes. I'm sorry.. but I hope from this thread I know that not all that's from China are fakes. Thanks for this thread!
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Nirodha said:
Does it matter where it was made as long as the workshipman was excellent?

Made in China is not synomous with poor workmanship as there are many excellent craftpeople and artisans there. Also, China has a history of leatherwork that dates back at least four thousand years.
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You don't have a small mind. You just want honesty. Most fakes are made in China. Cheap labor, which is so so sad.I too prefer to know where a product is made. If it leads you to believe in France, it should be made in France. Anytime you can't find where a product is made, it's made in China.
 
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I agree with the MIF demand for a brand that touts a French legacy. I buy the pliage bags MIC only when they are on sale. Never, ever at full retail because I feel I am accepting less than what the brand represents and therefore I should get a discount. Longchamp goes on sale so often anyway, it is easy to get them at discount.

In terms of quality of materials and workmanship- I do not see a difference with MIC. Actually, some of the best made bags I own from LP are MIC but I still do not like seeing that tag inside.
 
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